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BRID'LE BIT.

No. 311,436. Patented'JaJn. 27, 1885.,

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LAWRENCE LYNCH, OF BATAVIA, NEW YORK.

BRIDLE BIT.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 311,436, dated January27, 1885.

Application filed July 16, 1884.

T0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, LAWRENCE LYNCH, a citizen of the United States,residing atBatavia, in the county of Gen esee and State of New York,have invented a new and useful Improvement in Bridle-Bits, of which thefollowing is a specification. 7

My invention relates to improvements in bridle-bits, in which a singlemouth-piece is used in conjunction with cheek-pieces and cheek-strapattachments; and the objects of my improvements are, first, to provide asingle mouth-piece, cylindrical in form,with a centrally longitudinallytubular perforation its entire length, and having eyes for the usualcheek-straps rigidly attached to each end of the tubular mouth-piece;second to render the bit easy in its operation within the mouth of thehorse by giving a certain amount of lateral play to the driving-reins bythe use of a flexible connection within the tube forming the mouthpiece.I attain these objects by the mechanism illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, in which- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the entire bit,showing the rein-rings attached to the ends of the flexible connectingrod or chain, and Fig. 2 isalongitudinal sectional view taken throughthe center of the mouthpiece and the rigid cheek-strap eyes.

Similar letters refer to similar parts throu ghout the several views.

A is the tubular mouth-piece, made continuous the entire length, andhaving rigidly attached to each end the cheek-strap eyes A, the eyeshaving a corresponding opening with the mouthpiece. These ch eek-strapeyes may be screw-threaded, riveted, welded, or made fast in anywell-known manner, so that they shall be rigidly attached and allow ofthe continuous tubular opening.

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D are rein-rings attached to the ends of a flexible rod or chain, D, soarranged that it passes loosely through the tube forming themouth-piece.

E are cheek pieces, preferably made of leather; but, if desired, metalor other suitable material may be used. These cheek-pieces are sleevedupon the tubular mouth-piece, and are placed in position before thecheek-strap eyes are attached. This bit is especially designed for usein connection with tender-mouthed horses, and is not calculated forservice as a safety-bit upon vicious animals.

In practice it is not necessary to give the bit a lateral movement inguiding the horse, as the chain connecting the rein-rings is made longerthan the mouth-piece through which it passes, so as to give thenecessary play without causing the actuation of the mouthpiece.

Having now described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire tosecure by Letters Patent, is

l. The combination of the tubular mouthpiece, the cheek-strap piecesfirml y united to the mouth-piece, with the orifice extending throughthe whole length, and the cheekpieces sleeved upon the tubularmouth-piece, substantially as described.

2. The combination of the tubular mouthpiece, the cheek-strap eyesfirmly united with the mouth-piece, and the flexible rod orguiding-chain, arranged substantially as described.

3. The combination of the tubular mouthpiece, the flexible guiding rodor chain, and the rein-rings attached to either end of the chain,substantially as described.

LAWRENCE LYNCH.

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